Hornet (CV 12) - Naval Cruise Book

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Hull 395 becomes U. S. S. Hornet CCV-125 , November 29, 1943 Busy Days of Preparation Followed The first plane landed aboard January 1, 91944 . A Ship is Borh and. . . A